Overview
- Al-Nassr was added to FIFA’s barred list on December 19 and was removed within days following a compliance confirmation reported on December 22–23.
- FIFA did not disclose the underlying obligation, with Saudi outlet Al Riyadhiah reporting it concerned a €9 million payment to Manchester City from Aymeric Laporte’s transfer.
- Reports say the instalment was paid, which preceded FIFA’s listing change that cleared the club to resume registrations.
- The lifting enables Al-Nassr to register players when the Saudi winter transfer window opens on January 5 and closes on February 2, 2026.
- Transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano cited an IFA verdict confirming full compliance, as observers noted the timing benefits Cristiano Ronaldo’s title push with Al-Nassr top of the league.